PS315 Theories of Personality

for U1EE 2012

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Course

PS 315 Theories of Personality

Semester

U1EE 2012 MOH

Faculty

Patterson, Howard A.

Title

Senior Adjunct Instructor

Degrees/Certificates

MSW, Master of Social Work/GA. Licensed Clinical Social WorkerMS, Master of PsychologyMS, Master of Sociology

Course Description: PS 315 Theories of Personality: Examination of the major personality theories and contributing research evidence with particular emphasis upon motivation and dynamics of behavior. 3:0:3 Prerequisite: PS 101.

Describe and differentiate among the major psychological approaches which explain personality.

Define and apply key personality concepts, terms, and theories.

Identify psychologists who have made major contributions to an understanding of personality.

Explain research methodology and the ability to evaluate the merit of personality studies.

Practically apply acquired insight of personality to one's own life

Core Assessment:

PS315 Theories of PersonalityCore Assessment

Research Reaction Paper In order to help you relate theories of personality to current research in the field, students will complete a research reaction paper focusing on the analysis of an empirical research article relevant to the study of personality. The research reaction paper should include a summary and discussion of the research article including the following areas: 1) topic area; 2) hypotheses; 3) method; and 4) major results and findings. Most importantly, reaction papers should include a thoughtful commentary by the student. Specifically, not only should students provide a general summary, but focus on a critique of the research question and design, as well as a discussion of how the research relates to other theories of personality. In addition, students should include a commentary about the relationship of the research findings to their own life and personality development. Students' comments, critique, and discussion should form the majority of the paper.

Requirements:

Information must be organized, presented and referenced using APA style.

Research Reaction Paper should be 10 pages (plus title and reference pages).

3. Completing and writing assignments, including the Core Assessment assignment

4. Completing the midterm and final exams.

There will be a final examination in multiple choice format covering the entire course material. Additionally, assessment of the students' mastery of the subject will be based on the following:

1. Core Assessment/research paper (see above)

2. Weekly homework (to be assigned on a weekly basis by instructor)

3. Weekly journal: Students will research the particular theory(ies) of personality discussed each week based on readings in professional journals.

4. Weekly mastery questions: Students will turn in answers to questions provided by the instructor each week based on the particular theory(ies) of personality discussed the previous week.

5. During the course there will be three group debates based on a scenario posed by the instructor involving a hypothetical personality disorder or behavior. Students will choose a theory of personality and debate how this theory explains the disorder/behavior.

6. Class discussion

Grading: Points will be assigned as follows:

Final exam100 points

Core Assessment-research 100 points

Weekly Homework assignments80 points

Weekly journal entries35 points

Weekly mastery questions70 points

Group debate35 points

Participation in discussions80 points

TOTAL500 points

Final course grades will be determined as follows:

A90-100%448 points and higher

B80-99%398-447 points

C70-79%348-397 points

D60-69%298-347 points

F59% and lower297 points and lower

Late Submission of Course Materials: All assignments will be due on the assigned date unless student gets prior approval from the instructor for late submission of the assignment.

Classroom Rules of Conduct: No food, drink or gum will be allowed in the classroom. Students are expected to arrive for class on time and conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. If a student must miss a class the instructor should be notified in advance if possible or at the soonest opportunity after class has met. Military assignments and work load will be given full consideration.

Course Topic/Dates/Assignments: Week 1Assignments, Chapters 1,2

Week 2Chapters 3, 4, 5

Week 3Chapters 6, 7, 8

Week 4Chapter 9, midterm exam

Week 5Chapters 10, 11, 12

Week 6Chapters 13, 14, 15

Week 7Chapters 16, 17

Week 8Chapters 18, final exam

Academic Honesty:Academic integrity is the foundation of the academic community. Because each student has the primary responsibility for being academically honest, students are advised to read and understand all sections of this policy relating to standards of conduct and academic life. Park University students and faculty members are encouraged to take advantage of the University resources available for learning about academic honesty (www.park.edu/current or http://www.park.edu/faculty/).from Park University 2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog Page 93Cheating will not be tollerated. Any student guilty of cheating will be dismissed from the class and given a grade of F for the course.

Plagiarism:Plagiarism involves the use of quotations without quotation marks, the use of quotations without indication of the source, the use of another's idea without acknowledging the source, the submission of a paper, laboratory report, project, or class assignment (any portion of such) prepared by another person, or incorrect paraphrasing. from Park University 2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog Page 93Plagiarism will not be tollerated. Any student guilty of plagiarism will be dismissed from the class and given a grade of F for the course.

The instructor may excuse absences for valid reasons, but missed work must be made up within the semester/term of enrollment.

Work missed through unexcused absences must also be made up within the semester/term of enrollment, but unexcused absences may carry further penalties.

In the event of two consecutive weeks of unexcused absences in a semester/term of enrollment, the student will be administratively withdrawn, resulting in a grade of "F".

A "Contract for Incomplete" will not be issued to a student who has unexcused or excessive absences recorded for a course.

Students receiving Military Tuition Assistance or Veterans Administration educational benefits must not exceed three unexcused absences in the semester/term of enrollment. Excessive absences will be reported to the appropriate agency and may result in a monetary penalty to the student.

Report of a "F" grade (attendance or academic) resulting from excessive absence for those students who are receiving financial assistance from agencies not mentioned in item 5 above will be reported to the appropriate agency.

Disability Guidelines:Park University is committed to meeting the needs of all students that meet the criteria for special assistance. These guidelines are designed to supply directions to students concerning the information necessary to accomplish this goal. It is Park University's policy to comply fully with federal and state law, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, regarding students with disabilities. In the case of any inconsistency between these guidelines and federal and/or state law, the provisions of the law will apply. Additional information concerning Park University's policies and procedures related to disability can be found on the Park University web page: http://www.park.edu/disability .

Rubric

Competency

Exceeds Expectation (3)

Meets Expectation (2)

Does Not Meet Expectation (1)

No Evidence (0)

Synthesis Outcomes1, 2

Student goes beyond identification of the major theory of personality to address the integration between various theories OR addresses specific, contemporary movements within a major conceptual framework.

Student correctly identifies and explains the major theory or theories of personality that underlie the research article.

Student inaccurately identifies the major theory OR fails to identify the most applicable theory.

Fails to use an empirical article relevant to theories of personality.

Analysis Outcomes3

Student identifies and summarizes key aspects of the empirical study without including unnecessary or unimportant information; uses their own language to explain technical findings.

Student accurately understands and summarizes an empirical research study.

Student inaccurately understands the research article OR fails to correctly summarize the key points of the article.

No summary of the research article.

Evaluation Outcomes3

Student accurately critiques empirical findings or research methodology by going beyond the presented information to highlight original gaps, errors, inadequacies or unanswered issues.

Student accurately critiques empirical findings and methodology; focuses on the concerns that are specified in the article.

Student shows detailed insight into the conceptual basis underlying major theories of personality; extends the basic conceptual information to show unique, contemporary or innovative applications.

Student shows an accurate understanding of the conceptual basis of major theories of personality as they are applied to contemporary research settings.

Student show inaccuracies in their understanding of major personality theories OR fails to utilize key concepts relevant to specific personality theories.

Failure to discuss or address the conceptual basis of major theories of personality.

Application Outcomes1, 4

Student shows extensive insight and self-reflection as they apply the key concepts of personality theory to explain personality development and maintenance.

Student provides an accurate description of the relevance of personality theories to their own life and personality development.

Student is inaccurate in their application of personality theory to explain their own personality OR provides a self-reflection that is unrelated to the theory addressed by the research article.

Fails to provide an application of personality theory to own life.

Whole Artifact Outcomes2

Student utilizes APA style throughout paper with fewer than 3 errors.

Student utilizes APA style for title page, citations, references and overall organization of information; student has 4-6 errors in technical use of APA style.

Student utilizes APA style but has 7 or more errors.

Student fails to use APA style.

Component Outcomes1, 2, 3, 4

Body of literature review is 11 or more double-spaced pages, 1-inch margins, 12-point font (title and reference pages are additional) that includes the following subheadings: summary, critique, relationship to theory, self-reflections

Body of literature review is 10 double-spaced pages, 1-inch margins, 12-point font (title and reference pages are additional) that includes the following subheadings: summary, critique, relationship to theory, self-reflections

Body of literature review is less than 6 double-spaced pages, 1-inch margins, 12-point font (title and reference pages are additional) that includes the following subheadings: summary, critique, relationship to theory, self-reflections OR missing 3 or more specified components

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